The Book Talkies

Did Cixin Liu's sci-fi masterpiece leave you pondering the universe's mysteries long after you finished the last page? We dive into 3 mind-bending concepts from The Three-Body Problem that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about physics, humanity, and our place in the cosmos. Join the conversation! Share your own thoughts on these ideas in the comments below. Did an...

Unveiling Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past (with Vikram Sampath's Biography) Dive deep into the life of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a complex and controversial figure in Indian history. We'll be exploring his journey from a young revolutionary to a proponent of Hindutva using Vikram Sampath's acclaimed biography, "Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past." In this episode,...

Craving a book that grips you like a thriller? Dive into "The Artist" by Manu Joseph, a story filled with suspense, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of truth. This episode also explores the captivating world of the author and the often-mysterious journey of book publishing. Join us as we delve into: 1. The gripping plot of "The Artist" by Manu Joseph 2. Unveiling the secrets...

Have you ever read a true story that grips you like a thriller? Join business growth expert Satyarth as he discusses Patrick Radden Keefe's gripping book, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland." This isn't your typical business chat! Satyarth dives into the complexities of the book, exploring themes of violence, family, and the search for truth in a...

Dive into the transformative world of mindset by renowned psychologist Carol Dweck in this captivating podcast episode! Join us as we explore the power of adopting a growth mindset and the incredible impact it can have on personal and professional development. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to shift your mindset, embrace challenges, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success. Whether yo...

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the profound world of Tantra through the lens of the book "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis. Join us as we explore the ancient wisdom and spiritual practices that form the core of Tantra, unraveling its mysteries and dispelling common misconceptions. Whether you're a seasoned Tantra practitioner or a curious newcomer, this episo...

🌟 Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into the incredible life story of Premlata Poonia, as narrated in her book "Borders Bridges Belonging." This captivating tale not only traverses geographical borders but also bridges the gaps between dreams and reality, showcasing the power of belonging to something greater than oneself. 🤝 Beyond the pages of her book, Premlata Poonia&#...

In his autobiography, Lewis takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life, exploring the unexpected moments of joy that caught him by surprise. 💔🙏 Heartfelt and deeply personal, "Surprised by Joy" is not just a memoir but a profound exploration of the human condition, love, loss, and the pursuit of true happiness. 🤔💭 Have you ever been caught off guard by joy? Share your thou...

Dr. Sarvadaman "Abe" Pathak has 6+ years of experience as a President and CEO of two healthcare companies. He has also developed strong skills in leadership, business development, and public speaking. He is passionate about creating and delivering solutions that improve the quality of life for patients and communities. We are honored to discuss his book - Anxiety, Gut Microbiome, and Nut...

In the season 2 finale, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Ajit Ranade, who is a Business Development Professional based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is the founder of Marathi Katta Germany. Ajit is accompanied by Indraneel Pole, an established Software consultant also based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is one of earliest and core members of Marathi Katta Germany. In this episode, Ajit and Indraneel talked abo...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Deepak Pai to talk about the book that has refined his strategic investing skills  – Coffee Can Investing by Saurabh Mukherjea  About Coffee Can Investing: Most people invest in the usual assets: real estate, gold, mutual funds, fixed deposits, and stock markets. It's always the same four or five instruments. All they end up making is a measl...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Malovika Roy to talk about the book that has helped improve her work productivity – How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams  About How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Scott Adams has likely failed at more things than anyone you’ve ever met or anyone you’ve even heard of. IN this book, Adams shares the str...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Mr. Prashant Kulkarni, who is a freelancer cartoonist with Loksatta, a leading Indian newspaper In this episode, Prashant sir talked about his journey from doodling as a hobby to be a “serious cartoonist” and producing new cartoons every single day for 35 years! He also shares the leading graphic artists, their books who have inspired him and sha...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Nachiket Mulaokar to talk about the book that he always by his side – The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli About The Art of Thinking clearly: In engaging prose and with practical examples and anecdotes, an eye-opening look at human reasoning and essential reading for anyone with important decisions to make. Have you ever:• Invested time in...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Aditya Lele to talk about one of the most powerful books he had read - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari About Sapiens: Sapiens – helps answer a few intriguing questions: Why did Homo sapiens turn into an ecological serial killer? Why is money the only thing everyone trusts? Why are most societies male-dominated, while wo...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Martin Stelbrink to converse on a book that he always goes back to….Anniversaries by Uwe Johnson. About Uwe Johnson`s Anniversaries: As a novel, Uwe Johnson’s masterpiece, Anniversaries, is at once daringly simple in conception and wonderfully complex and engaging in effect. The main character of this book is Gesine Cresspahl, a German emigre liv...

In today's episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Dr. Rohit Pushparajan to converse on his favourite thriller book series - Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. In the series of 25+ books, spanning from late 1990s, the book series is about how Jack Reacher, an intimidating ex-military policeman, utilizes his unique skills to tackle the situations he is put into and how he brings the bad guys to just...

In this episode, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Anastasiya Protsenko to converse on The Wahls Protocol, an essential nutrition and health focused book. In this radical book, Dr. Terry Wahls shares her own experience to reclaim one's health by following a Therapeutic Diet & Lifestyle Protocol.  Our guest speaker, Anastasiya is based in Germany and works with a Multinational Consulting firm. S...

In this fascinating episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite the author of the highly insighful graphic novel 'The People of the Indus', Nikhil Gulati himself. In this epsiode, Nikhil beautifully puts a pen picture on the lives of the people of the Indus civilization. They are joined by Amir Hasan, who professionally is a Customer Experience Analytics Leader at Wells Fargo by day a...

In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh invite Munmun Mohanty, an avid reader and a Consultant at Deloitte, to talk about one of her life changing books Wintering, written by Katharine May. Wintering is an intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.

In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh discuss about a very colourful book called Klara and the Sun – written by by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this book, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love? It is a must read for people who have a faith in hope and always have...

We are back! In the first episode of our 2nd season, we invite London School of Economics Alumnus, Hari Ram, to talk about his first book: Beneath the Walnut and its Almond Chamber About the book: Are you scared about your future leaving you paralysed like a rabbit facing a snake? Do you wonder what is beyond the web of time that you are currently stuck in? Are you craving to explode into a limitl...

In the season 1 finale episode of The Book Talkies, we welcome a very special guest - Martina Weber, who is a Sales Executive with Accenture Germany, to discuss a beautiful novella called The Little Prince  – written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In this episode they discuss with Martina and delve deep into the importance of looking beneath the surface to find the real truth and meaning of a thing....

In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh discuss about an unexpected treasure of a book called Can’t Hurt Me – written by David Goggins. This book defines what hard work, sheer grit, disciplined work ethic and will power can turn impossible to possible. This is a phenomenal life changing book that everyone should read and re-read.   Please let us know what did you think about this...

In this episode of The Book Talkies, Kaustubh and Anirudh welcome their very first guest speaker Amruta Rajadhyaksha (an avid reader, a Senior Product Analyst and happens to be Kaustubh's partner)  to discuss about a highly recommended Graphic Novel: 'Maus' - written by Art Spiegelman. This is the only Graphic Novel which has won the Pulitzer prize. They try to put themselves in the shoes of Vlade...